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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1916

Page

3

Freshmen win Lech Interc track meet on Grant Field

Freshmen dominate the Lech Interc track meet scoring ST points on Grant Field with the juniors second 36 sophs third and seniors just 3 as almost every event stayed close The freshmen built a lead early and kept it with school records few but one broken in the broad jump.

Grant Field Sophs Griffin Strupper Robinson Juniera Halse Mitchell Trumor Secunda Resluson I Hawkes Geniar Brdd Mo Pas Ansley Sopha de Halut Freahmien Faeijuniora Jackson Rand Toole Rae Carpenter Bell Dey Grillisopha Sephs Sage Freahmen Hall Parker

Tech Prepares for Mercer Games This Weekend

Tech tightens drillwork ahead of two Mercer clashes. Ulake the 1ar workout today targets Friday’s Wicon game and Saturday’s Mercer bout. Hels man may field his strongest lineup as Captain Sea ver likely starts Friday, with Pocket or Bryant handling Saturday duties. The squad travels Friday morning to Wa.

Helsman Torough Seaver Bryant Satuday

Gene Paulette Secured by Memphis Club

Gene Paulette was secured by the Memphis club in Memphis Tennessee on April 9. The pitcher formerly with Nashville of the Southern Association is now signed by the Memphis club from the American League.

Gene Paulette Memphis Memphis Tenn Gene Pattlette Nashville Southern Association Rmemphi Southern Angociatior Club St Tou

Crackers Welcome Home for Opening Day Prospect

C Frank and his Crackers return from spring training to host the Macon Tigers in a 3 PM game today at Atlanta. An official team introduction is set for this afternoon after a 10 AM workout at Ponce de Leon. Eddie Lennox Willead leads a hopeful lineup including Munch and Wilson as the Crackers prepare for the Southern League opener in Mobile on Friday April 14.

Dick Jemison Charley Prank Crackers Atlanta Mobile Ponce de Leon Eddie Lennox Willead Ay Marcos Tigers George Sting Termina Anager Frank Eddie Lennox Jake Munch Montgomery Frank Pencey Finis Wilson Bd la Rite Wilson New Orleans Mobile Guila Lafitte Tech South Wilbur Davis Connie Mack Davis Maronites Macon Sweaney McMillan Moore Thrasher Carnes Moran Munn MecRanald Walch Lennox Martin Gagnier MiWaters Munch Snyder

Catcher Cy Perkins to join Crackers this Sunday

Catcher Cy Perkins will join the Crackers Sunday with his first workout Monday morning. Manager Frank announced the acquisition from the Philadelphia Athletics, who bought him from Raleigh of the Carolina league last season where he led in fielding. Perkins is praised for defense and throwing, though not a strong hitter.

Dick Jemison Cy Perkins Crackers Frank Macon Atlanta Perking Philadelphia Athletics Raleigh Perkins Splendidis Connie Mack Charlies Rank

Lemonek eyes southern welterweight title clash in Alabama

Amber Lemonek of the Randolph Rose Athletic Club plans an Alabama talent scout trip after signing Ted Lewis and Jake Albert for an eight round show in Chattanooga on April 19. He aims to spot capable fighters in Alabama, hoping Abel emerges as a southern welterweight champion with the potential to boost Randolph Ross entertainment efforts.

India Amber Leo Lemonek Randolph Rose Athletic Club Chattanooga Tenn Ted Lewis Jake Albert Atlanta Birmingham Pu Gillatioield Alabama Lemonek South Abel Lewis Wille Ritchie Jack Britton Boston Randolph Ross

Virginia tops South Carolina in early college baseball rally

Virginia defeated South Carolina 6 to 3 after a sharp rally in the eighth inning. The game ended early as Virginia caught a train, with Rixey and Green for Virginia and Newton and Sumrit for South Carolina. In other college contests Guilford beat Watford, Army beat Amherst, Navy beat Lafayette, and Alabama trounced Minnesota.

Olumoi University of Virginia University of South Carolina Virginia Carolina Rixey Green Newton Spartanburg Guilford College Watford College West Point Army Amherst At &Nonapolie Navy laFayette Greensboro Alan Howard College Southern Univrsity University, Ala University of Miners University of Alabama

Held for Murder in Ambross Case at Commitment Hearing

Douglas Ge was bound over to September Superior Court after a commitment trial for the murder of Robert Merritt on April 1 in Ambross. Walter Harper faced the charge and appeared today.

Douglas Walter Harper Robert Merritt Ambross Superior Court

Charity Ball At Taft Hall Draws Big Crowds

A Jewish charity ball and bazar at Taft Hall drew large crowds on opening night exceeding expectations. Funds raised go to the local relief fund, with attendance expected to grow for the closing night. Local dignitaries and lodge members organized the event and announced free admission with a successful bazar run by the Frith Abra am lodges and committees.

Taft Hall Frith Abraam Taft Ball Atlantas Neweat Jewish Progresa Isalub Cya Kagisha Loder Te Guldstein Tater Tink Servace Depo Ben Brodie Rte Rotary UC Myrr Shurmar Vergil Suites Topringer Ubstrict Puilotk” Provident Ji Tavear Bain Castleton Singitan Treasures Bawa Maance Springer Toidbers Max Maria Joule Letwky Aurabain Fleshner Heojamin Brody Phin Rosenbaum Hyman Pollock Merman Weinhraub Morris Iw Avrownat Oscar Gershon Grossman i Springer Newman Melver Bicro & Pomeranca WF Smith Tre Morris Ladies Caramitress Lavear Chaiman Gershon A Minshaer

Lease Commission Leaves Atlanta for Chattanooga Inspection Tour

The Western and Atlantic lease commission completed a thorough inspection of Atlanta properties on Wednesday and will depart at 4 5 o'clock this morning for a full tour to Chattanooga. The group, led by Chairman Candler, will inspect Chattanooga terminals and is accompanied by Governor Harris Special Counsel A Wimbisnan among others. No deliberations occurred on Wednesday.

One Western and Atlantic Lease Commission Atlanta Chattanooga Harris Wimbisnanal Candler

Poole Campaign Backed At City Mass Meeting

Between 300 and 409 supporters of W M Poole gathered last night in a chapel to rally for his bid for commissioner. The event showed strong enthusiasm and broad interest, with Poole, John Humphries of Hapeville Wilson College Park Major Longing Park, Paul Dolvin, J Sprothing, and L Martin of Atlanta delivering remarks.

W M Poole Nelda Pooles Harry Poole Interesia Can John Humphries Hapeville & Wilson College Park Linge Park Paul Dolvin J Sprothing L. Martin Atlanta

Clark University Defeats Howard In Thrilling Encounter

Clark University edged Howard University in Washington DC yesterday afternoon on the Clark athletic field. Clark outplayed Howard in most facets, recording their first defeat on the southern tour. Batteries For Clark credited Bridges Hel linger and Moore, while for Howard Brice Sykes and Guna starred.

Clark University Howard

Crackers Trim Tigers In Afternoon Tilt 26 2

Macon reports the Crackers defeated the Macon Tigers 26 to 2. Frank Robertson led the pitching for Macon while Tex McDonald Eddie Lennox and Frank Thrasher starred for the Crackers with multiple hits and three stolen bases. Guttierrez and McMillan contributed key doubles in the late innings before play ended to allow the Crackers to catch a train to Atlanta.

Mek Jemison Macon Crackers Macon Tigers Atlanta Frank Robertson Norcross Stingon Watkins Harry Matthews Newnan Witcher Eady Savannah City Romise Btinson Tex McDonald Eddie Lennox Frank Thrasher Tex Frank Thrasher McMillan Gutifrre Robertson McMillan Gutierrez Hobertson McDonald Pur McDonald Gattera Tallea Thrasher Lennox Gagnier Tigers Vmecwater Snyder Robby McWatters Secon McWaters McWillama Moore Hopper M ‘Thrasher Millan Fielher Tommie McDonalds Jelilad Sweenes McMilan Thrashers Allanta Moran If Fenald Cf jGagnier _b Munch Druterrez Robertson P Radars Macon Moare Sa Urnes Soya Martin McWalters Enyder Foster Toeo Athant Moore Sweeney Gutlecrez Rune Gagner Thrasher Bailey

Three Roles Played By Bunting In Play At Lyric This Week

Hmina Bunting stages a farewell and performs three Claudia personas in The Prince Chap at Lyric this week. Misa Bunting also portrays all three parts, with Claudia described as the most effective vehicle for her sister. The Bunting company plans an indefinite New York engagement at the Pinay Theater in three weeks.

Bunting LYRIC Hmina Bunting Prince Claudia Misa Bunting Atlanta Bunting Company Pinay Theater New

Plan General Survey Of All Swamp Lands Officials Are Busy

Drainage Engineer JW Philps of the United States department and J Brantley assistant state geologist left for Jonesboro to begin a general survey of all swamp and overflow lands in the state. The report will guide creation of drainage districts, estimate work and costs, and aid the state geological department. The project will take several months.

JW Philps United States Agricultural Department Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering J Brantley Jonesboro State Geological Department

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